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Penn State suffered a 34-13 defeat to Northwestern in the debut game of the new Ryan Field, marking a significant stumble for Matt Campbell's early rebuild. The Nittany Lions' offense struggled to gain traction, while Northwestern's running game dominated the contest.
Penn State (3-1) faces Northwestern (2-1) Friday at the newly opened Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. The game marks the debut of the $870 million stadium, which holds 35,000 fans, 12,500 fewer than the previous venue. Penn State is a 2.5-point favorite, with a total of 45.5. Both teams seek a rebound after recent losses; Penn State dropped Wisconsin 24-20, while Northwestern lost to Indiana 29-23. Key players include Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles, who is 0 interceptions in three games, and Penn State LB Tony Rojas, who has five career interceptions.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders dismissed multiple players following a 41-7 loss to Northwestern, citing conduct detrimental to the team. Sanders reacted to players laughing in the locker room and pre-game disrespect, stating he would not allow past issues to linger. Safety Ben Finneseth publicly apologized for mocking the opponent's venue. The Buffaloes (2-1) face Baylor next, with Sanders emphasizing accountability to protect the group.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said after a 41-7 loss to Northwestern that a few players are no longer part of the team, criticizing laughter during defeat and signaling disciplinary changes as the program reacts to the setback.
Northwestern routed Colorado 41-7, turning four Buffaloes turnovers and penalties into a decisive late run after taking a 21-0 halftime lead. Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles threw 241 yards with three touchdowns and added two rushing scores, while Colorado’s JuJu Lewis threw for 168 yards with two interceptions as mistakes and penalties doomed the Buffaloes. Deion Sanders criticized his players on the sideline as the loss mounted.
Pat Fitzgerald returns to college coaching at Michigan State after a three-year hiatus following his Northwestern dismissal amid hazing investigations, aiming to revive a program that has endured four straight losing seasons; he embraces a gritty, competitive mindset inspired by former MSU coach Mark Dantonio, pledges to win the Big Ten, and asserts that the Spartans should be contending for championships given their resources and fan support.
Northwestern overcome an 11-9 fourth-quarter deficit, rattling off a 5-0 run to beat North Carolina 14-11 in Evanston and capture the 2026 NCAA women’s lacrosse title. The Wildcats extend their win streak to 14 and claim their ninth NCAA crown, while UNC’s 10-game winning streak is snapped. Northwestern got four goals from Gabriella McCollester and a hat trick from Addison Pattillo (with six assists from Madison Taylor), plus Eliza Osburn scoring twice. Taylor Lapointe added three and Pattillo contributed a key role as NW’s primary playmaker. For UNC, Chloe Humphrey had 2 goals and 2 assists and tied the NCAA single-season goal record with 109. UNC led 11-9 entering the fourth before Northwestern’s late surge sealed the championship.
R.J. Day, OSU coach Ryan Day’s son and a 6-foot-1, 205-pound quarterback from Columbus’s St. Francis DeSales, committed to Northwestern for the Class of 2027, choosing the Wildcats over offers from Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati and South Florida. Northwestern—coached by Chip Kelly, who has ties to Day’s family—will face his father’s Ohio State program in the Big Ten, and the Wildcats currently have eight quarterbacks on the roster.
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, committed to Northwestern, reuniting with Chip Kelly who is now Northwestern’s offensive coordinator. The 2027 quarterback prospect from DeSales High School in Columbus is ranked No. 86 nationally, has thrown for 2,710 yards and 25 touchdowns last season and owns 5,710 career passing yards and 54 TD, with Northwestern among 18 Division I offers (including five from Power conferences).
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern for the 2027 class, choosing the Wildcats over several offers; ranked No. 86 at QB in 247Sports, he’ll play for Chip Kelly, who also coached his father, and could have a clearer path to early playing time at Northwestern given the current quarterback depth.
Indiana led 25-15 early, but Northwestern surged to end the first half and pulled away in the second, beating Indiana 74-61 as IU’s postseason hopes dim; Wilkerson had 17 and Conerway 14 off the bench, but Indiana scored only 24 in the second half, was outscored in the paint 34-24, and this extended IU’s losing streak to Northwestern to seven, with the season likely over.
No. 7 Nebraska survived a sloppy start and high turnover game to beat Northwestern 68-49, completing the home-and-home sweep. Pryce Sandfort led with 29 points, aided by Sam Hoiberg and Jacobsen, as the Huskers outrebounded the Wildcats 40-24 and turned looser possessions into 17 second-chance points to pull away in the second half and improve to 22-3 (11-3 Big Ten) before a Tuesday trip to Iowa.
Northwestern today unveiled its 2026 football home schedule: the first two non-conference games will be at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, followed by five home games at the new Ryan Field, including the inaugural Ryan Field contest vs. Penn State on Oct. 2. Construction is on track for mid-September completion, with ticketing details for both venues and 2026 community events announced, including a Halloween/Fall Festival and a Winter Festival at Ryan Field plazas; season-ticket holders from 2023–2025 get priority for the new stadium.
Northwestern will debut the $900 million Ryan Field, a 35,000-seat premium stadium funded almost entirely by the Ryan family, on Oct. 2 with a Friday-night showdown against Penn State. The season opener against South Dakota State and the Sept. 19 game versus Colorado will be played at Martin Stadium, while the new venue is designed to deliver a premium fan experience and serve as a Big Ten showcase.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, ranked nationally, is set to face Northwestern in Evanston on January 5th at 7:30 p.m., with the game broadcast on BTN and the Hawkeye Radio Network. Iowa, with a strong record and recent success in the Big Ten, aims to extend its winning streak against Northwestern, who are currently on an 8-game losing streak. The game features notable players and coaching achievements, highlighting Iowa's competitive history and Northwestern's recent struggles.